The Heart of Downtown Fairhope Visitor Guide
Places to Explore
Only in Fairhope
The "Big Pier" is walking distance from our Airbnbs - .7 miles. An iconic landmark of Fairhope, it's a great spot for bird watching, fishing and beautiful views of Mobile Bay. And it is THE spot to watch the sunset!
64 locals recommend
Fairhope Municipal Pier
1 N Beach RdThe "Big Pier" is walking distance from our Airbnbs - .7 miles. An iconic landmark of Fairhope, it's a great spot for bird watching, fishing and beautiful views of Mobile Bay. And it is THE spot to watch the sunset!
Fairhope Museum of History is to maintain collections and exhibits that tell the Fairhope story - a story like no other.
27 locals recommend
Fairhope Museum of History
24 N Section StFairhope Museum of History is to maintain collections and exhibits that tell the Fairhope story - a story like no other.
Exhibitions change monthly, beginning with the First Friday Art Walk. Features a Gallery Gift Shop, adult and chlidren classes/workshops, an annual outdoor festival in March.
17 locals recommend
Eastern Shore Art Center
401 Oak AveExhibitions change monthly, beginning with the First Friday Art Walk. Features a Gallery Gift Shop, adult and chlidren classes/workshops, an annual outdoor festival in March.
Downstairs from Your Airbnb
You will be staying above The Page & Palette - a bookstore with lots of gifts, a coffeeshop "Latte Da" and full service bar "Book Cellar".
You will be staying above Page & Palette bookstore - the heart of downtown Fairhope since 1966. We also have a full service bar and venue space called "The Book Cellar" where you can enjoy author events, live music and literary drinks. Our award-winning Latte Da Coffee shop is also a bonus for your morning Joe. www.pageandpalette.com
22 locals recommend
Page & Palette
32 S Section StYou will be staying above Page & Palette bookstore - the heart of downtown Fairhope since 1966. We also have a full service bar and venue space called "The Book Cellar" where you can enjoy author events, live music and literary drinks. Our award-winning Latte Da Coffee shop is also a bonus for your morning Joe. www.pageandpalette.com
For the Whole Family
Fairhope Soap Company
105 S Church StFun park for the kids right behind our building.
Food scene
Tacos & rice bowls with Asian & Mexican flavors served in a funky restaurant with patio seating.
7 S Church St - few steps from your airbnb
35 locals recommend
Dragonfly Food Bar
7 S Church StTacos & rice bowls with Asian & Mexican flavors served in a funky restaurant with patio seating.
7 S Church St - few steps from your airbnb
Fresh local farm to table! Grass fed beef, Cage Free Chicken, Fresh Bread, Local Cheese, veggies from Local farmers, Gumbo voted BEST OF THE BAY.
20 locals recommend
Locals
312 Fairhope AveFresh local farm to table! Grass fed beef, Cage Free Chicken, Fresh Bread, Local Cheese, veggies from Local farmers, Gumbo voted BEST OF THE BAY.
One of our favorites! Japanese food at its finest. Best sushi rolls that are in a category of their own.
30 locals recommend
Master Joe's LLC
21 N Section StOne of our favorites! Japanese food at its finest. Best sushi rolls that are in a category of their own.
Anything you order here will be incredible. Must have the Truffle Fries
14 locals recommend
Thyme On Section
33 N Section StAnything you order here will be incredible. Must have the Truffle Fries
Closest restaurant to your AirBnb - Popular pick for burgers, beignets & other New Orleans-style fare in a snug spot with outdoor seats. Great breakfast too.
33 locals recommend
Panini Pete's
42 S Section StClosest restaurant to your AirBnb - Popular pick for burgers, beignets & other New Orleans-style fare in a snug spot with outdoor seats. Great breakfast too.
Small, relaxed cafe offering Mediterranean & Lebanese cuisine such as shawarma & hummus plates.
23 locals recommend
Sage Lebanese Cuisine & Cafè
319 Fairhope AveSmall, relaxed cafe offering Mediterranean & Lebanese cuisine such as shawarma & hummus plates.
Right across the street on De La Mare (the side street to our building), you'll find an incredible selection of fine wines in addition to scrumptious gourmet pizza and sideboards.
21 locals recommend
Red Or White Wine Discount Center
323 De La Mare AveRight across the street on De La Mare (the side street to our building), you'll find an incredible selection of fine wines in addition to scrumptious gourmet pizza and sideboards.
Locally owned, daytime destination providing sandwiches, soups & salads in an easygoing atmosphere. Try the Adult Grilled Cheese with tomato soup!
9 locals recommend
Bay Breeze Cafe
212 1/2 S Church StLocally owned, daytime destination providing sandwiches, soups & salads in an easygoing atmosphere. Try the Adult Grilled Cheese with tomato soup!
The only restaurant on this list that is not walking distance. Fine, locally sourced coastal cuisine in a rustic, fine dining atmosphere. A gem that's been around a very long time!
20 locals recommend
Wash House Restaurant
17111 Scenic Hwy 98The only restaurant on this list that is not walking distance. Fine, locally sourced coastal cuisine in a rustic, fine dining atmosphere. A gem that's been around a very long time!
Shopping Don't Miss
Right next door to us is an award-winning gallery and frame shop - The Lyons Share. It is the best gallery in Fairhope!
Lyons Share
330 De La Mare AveRight next door to us is an award-winning gallery and frame shop - The Lyons Share. It is the best gallery in Fairhope!
Plenty of shopping available right downstairs. The heart of our business are books. One of the oldest bookstores in the Southeast, you'll find great local authors, staff pics and a wonderful children's dept. We have unique gifts, a coffee shop and a full service bar.
22 locals recommend
Page & Palette
32 S Section StPlenty of shopping available right downstairs. The heart of our business are books. One of the oldest bookstores in the Southeast, you'll find great local authors, staff pics and a wonderful children's dept. We have unique gifts, a coffee shop and a full service bar.
It would be hard to include every unique store to shop in downtown Fairhope. We have several blocks of shopping that many towns try to duplicate but can't because it's been over 100 years in the making.
101 locals recommend
Fairhope
It would be hard to include every unique store to shop in downtown Fairhope. We have several blocks of shopping that many towns try to duplicate but can't because it's been over 100 years in the making.
City advice
Don't miss
First Friday Artwalks
Fairhope First Friday Art Walk is a monthly event (except in Dec) where most of the downtown merchants stay open 6-8pm to feature artists. Many start at the Eastern Shore Art Center and make their way around downtown.
Travelling with kids
Fairhoper's Park
Located by the parking lot behind us, you'll find a wonderful park for the kids! Fairhoper's park features a splash pad and playground.